Rules
Presentation Rules
Oral presentation
Oral presentations will be limited to 15 minutes followed by a 5 minute question period. An abstract for the presentation must be submitted by April 23 and will be posted on the website and published in the conference booklet. Audio-visual equipment is available for all presentations including computer with projector and Microsoft Power Point 2007. Space and time for oral presentations will be allocated as abstracts are received. There is only limited time available and some submitters may not be able to present. Presentations will be judged and awards will be given.
Oral Presentation Judging Criteria /50*
Presenting Visuals /12
Are the visuals used easy to follow and interpret and do they follow in an organized sequence? Are the visuals clear with good use of font size and image size and not cluttered? Are the specific visuals used necessary and relevant?
Content /15
Is the background to the research clearly given and is it clear what new research has been done? Does the information presented support the major hypothesis and conclusions of the presentation?
Presentation Skills /13
Can the presenter explain their research effectively? Is their presentation organized, understandable, easy to follow, and engaging? Consider pace, voice projection, and ability to maintain contact with the audience. Can the presenter answer audience questions effectively?
Students Work /10
How much of the work and research was done by the presenting student?
*Greidanus-Strom, G. Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry Conference information Manual. Edmonton, AB, 30.
Poster presentation
The poster presentations will be on Saturday May 9th, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Posters are to be no larger than 1.2m by 1.8m. An abstract needs to be submitted for the conference booklet and website. Awards will be given.
Poster Judging Criteria /50*
Visual Effect and Clarity /12
How effective is the visual layout of the poster? Is the poster organized and does it make good use of figures, diagrams, and explanations? It is clear in what it is trying to communicate?
Content /15
Is the background to the research given and is it clear what new research has been done? Does the information presented support the major conclusions?
Presentation /13
Can the presenter explain the major points of the poster to the judge in a succinct manner? Can the presenter answer questions from the judge and postulate on applications of the research and new avenues to be to be investigated?
Student Work /10
How much of the work and research was done by the presenting student?
*Greidanus-Strom, G. Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry Conference information Manual. Edmonton, AB, 30.
